Author: Rose Tong

13 November 2023 New LVMH prize to celebrate savoir-faire Luxury group LVMH has added a new prize to its Young Fashion Designers competition, one focused on savoir-faire, writes Leatherbiz. Its new Savoir-Faire Prize will be part of the 2024 competition, for which entries are now open. LVMH will present the new award next year, alongside… Continue reading New LVMH prize to celebrate savoir-faire

13 November 2023 Footwear – Authentic Brands Group partners with Warson Brands Footwear manufacturer Authentic Brands Group has announced an expanded partnership with Warson Brands, which produces safety footwear, writes ILM. Warson will design, develop and distribute premium occupational footwear for men and women for the DC Shoes brand as well as women’s styles for… Continue reading Footwear – Authentic Brands Group partners with Warson Brands

13 November 2023 Repurposing – Emirates launches upcycled capsule collection Dubai based Emirates Airlines has announced the launch of a unique capsule collection that includes suitcases, backpacks, and even shoes, writes Leatherbiz.   The exclusive ‘Aircrafted by Emirates’ range has been designed and handmade by Emirates tailors in a dedicated cabin workshop at the Emirates… Continue reading Repurposing – Emirates launches upcycled capsule collection

10 November 2023 Event – WWF Pakistan to host international sustainability conference World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) has announced an international conference to bring together the textile and leather supply chains to discuss sustainability issues. Report by ILM. The event, Sustainable Textile and Leather Supply Chains – Closing the Loop, will be held on… Continue reading Event – WWF Pakistan to host international sustainability conference

10 November 2023 Leather Naturally on Labelling Different materials have different benefits, but labels can often be confusing. Therefore, we made a straightforward guide, that sets out some common labelling descriptions and explains how to interpret them in easy-to-understand terms. Just hit the link. You can also watch the video of our partner Yusuf who… Continue reading Leather Naturally on Labelling

10 November 2023 Automotive – Financial success in 2023 for Adient Tier-1 automotive seating business Adient has reported its results for the fourth quarter and full 2023 fiscal year, growing reported revenue in the full year results by 9% to US$15.4 billion, writes ILM. EBIT in the full fiscal year totalled US$523 million, while net… Continue reading Automotive – Financial success in 2023 for Adient

9 November 2023 Leather Working Group – Deforestation Webinar Webinar 28/30 November: DEFORESTATION DUE DILIGENCE & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE for all Leather Manufacturers and supply chain stakeholders. In response to the pressing issue of deforestation, the forthcoming EU Deforestation Regulation, and the aims of deforestation-free supply chains, LWG invites all leather manufacturers and supply chain stakeholders… Continue reading Leather Working Group – Deforestation Webinar

9 November 2023 France – Non-plastic based alternatives to leather 2 novel material innovations from France. Info from Formes de Luxe newsletter. PHyli In early 2025, PHyli, an alternative to leather and imitation leather from La Tannerie Végétale (France), will enter (semi) industrial production. The material is already available in 15cm rolls. “This is a… Continue reading France – Non-plastic based alternatives to leather

9 November 2023 World Footwear Congress 2023 – Turkey prepares to host World Footwear Congress Ahead of the seventh World Footwear Congress in Istanbul (November 7-9), footwear industry bodies in the host country said Turkey had produced 582 million pairs of footwear of all types in 2022. They said there are 15,000 companies working in… Continue reading World Footwear Congress 2023 – Turkey prepares to host World Footwear Congress